Aroona vs Currimundi: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates 2026-27 (QLD), ATO 91c/km, Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Aroona and Currimundi are both Sunshine Coast Council suburbs, sitting 14.6 km and 13.4 km from Maroochydore CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
Currimundi runs $571 a year cheaper than Aroona, driven mostly by home insurance. Over 10 years at 3% growth that gap compounds to about $6,545.
Over 10 years these two cost about the same to run. The difference here isn't money — it's location, schools and lifestyle.
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Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Aroona | Currimundi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,771 | $1,771 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $2,094 | $2,094 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $4,170 | $3,899 | +$271 |
| Commute (public transport) | $192 | $192 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,400 | $3,100 | +$300 |
| Body corporate (unit) | $2,200 | $2,200 | - |
| Total (driving) | $11,435 | $10,864 | +$571 |
| Total (public transport) | $7,457 | $7,157 | +$300 |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 91c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: minimum residential general rate (QLD).
| Dwelling | Aroona | Currimundi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,135 | $2,135 | - |
| Unit | $1,776 | $1,776 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for each suburb's electricity network, including supply charge (AER Default Market Offer caps, or the QCA price in regional Queensland; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Aroona vs Currimundi (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Currimundi costs $571 less per year to run by car. Held over ten years at 3% annual cost growth, that gap compounds to $6,545 in favour of Currimundi.
The biggest single gap is home insurance at $300 per year.
On public transport the gap is $300 per year, $7,457 from Aroona versus $7,157 from Currimundi.
Where the difference actually comes from
- Council rates is identical at $1,771 a year.
- Water and sewerage is identical at $2,094 a year.
- Driving commute favours Currimundi by $271 a year, $3,899 against $4,170.
- Building insurance favours Currimundi by $300 a year, $3,100 against $3,400.
Both suburbs sit in the same council area, so the rates line is identical and none of the difference between them comes from council. What separates them is commute distance and the insurance band.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Aroona cumulative | Currimundi cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $11,435 | $10,864 | $571 |
| Year 3 | $35,344 | $33,580 | $1,764 |
| Year 5 | $60,710 | $57,678 | $3,032 |
| Year 10 | $131,089 | $124,544 | $6,545 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aroona or Currimundi cheaper to live in?
Currimundi is cheaper to run by car at $10,864 per year versus $11,435 for Aroona, a difference of $571 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 91c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Aroona and Currimundi?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,771 in Aroona (Sunshine Coast Council) and $1,771 in Currimundi (Sunshine Coast Council). Water and sewerage adds $2,094 in Aroona and $2,094 in Currimundi. Both figures are the minimum residential general rate; properties on higher land value pay more.
How does the commute cost compare between Aroona and Currimundi?
Annual driving commute costs are $4,170 from Aroona and $3,899 from Currimundi to Maroochydore CBD (ATO 91c/km). Public transport costs $192 from Aroona and $192 from Currimundi.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Aroona and Currimundi?
At 3% annual cost growth, Aroona costs a cumulative $131,089 and Currimundi costs $124,544 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $6,545 in favour of Currimundi. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Aroona and Currimundi is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Council rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 91c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.